In a Transylvanian village, young Elijah Iorest felt a divine call. Despite worldly success as a professor, his heart yearned for monastic life. He secretly left his post to join a remote monastery, embracing poverty and prayer. Discovered and urged to return, he obeyed but lived ascetically, eventually becoming Metropolitan of Ardeal. His wisdom and holiness drew countless souls to Christ.

Let us pray that through his intercessions, we may find strength to answer God's call, however unexpected.

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